Jewish organizations, synagogues, and entrepreneurial program providers that can show a fundamental commitment to providing innovative programs to Jewish youth and youth professionals in Orange County.

Eligible applicants include nonprofits with tax-exempt status (or fiscal sponsorship) that serve the Orange County Jewish community. Nonprofits that currently receive other Federation grants must be in compliance with the terms of those awards to be considered. Only one application per organization will be accepted.

Proposals are requested from Orange County Jewish community organizations, congregations, Chabad centers, agencies and schools for innovative programs or initiatives that engage preteens and teens in Jewish life and/or wellness through a Jewish lens. These programs may be new, or existing, and must (a) achieve an incremental growth in participation of this demographic and/or (b) multiply the doorways for this demographic to wellness resources. 

• Innovative approaches to tween/teen programming that are likely to increase the number of young people doing Jewish

• Programs that support tween/teen wellness or operate as doorways to mental health resources

• Collaboration is not a requirement of the grant, but we like it when organizations leverage partnerships to have a greater impact

• We like it when the metrics for success are clearly defined and methodology for measurement identified

Grants are likely to range from $10,000-$30,000 per year with a maximum of $50,000 per year and will be competitively awarded. Our intention is to provide renewable grants for up to 3 years. Granting guidelines are below.

Professional Development workshops are a unique opportunity for staff who work with tweens/teens to learn from leading practitioners in the field. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your abilities as a youth professional and further develop your leadership practice. We want to see you succeed and continue your career growth as a Jewish professional. We’re planning on pulling together 4-6 of these opportunities a year.

Community of Practice is designed to provide a multifaceted way of understanding the work and make friends who might work someplace else but share your passion for getting teens to do Jewish. The community of practice will meet up during the professional development workshops and on occasion to share the learning.

Jewish Federation of Orange County accepts Programmatic Grant requests only. Applicants must:

• Fit the Teen Engagement and Wellness Initiatives granting guidelines. Grant funding may be for new or existing programs for Jewish tweens/teens ages 11-19 that (a) achieve an incremental growth in participation and/or (b) provide wellness programs and resources.
  
• Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization serving the Jewish community and be able to provide an Internal Revenue Service Determination Letter or other evidence confirming its current charitable, tax-exempt status.
  
• Meet the Submission Deadline: Your completed 2023 Submission Package is due no later than Thursday, November 3, 2022 by 5:00 PM PST.ELIGIBILITYJewish Federation of Orange County accepts Programmatic Grant requests only. Applicants must:
  
• Fit the Teen Engagement and Wellness Initiatives granting guidelines. Grant funding may be for new or existing programs for Jewish tweens/teens ages 11-19 that (a) achieve an incremental growth in participation and/or (b) provide wellness programs and resources.
  
• Be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization serving the Jewish community and be able to provide an Internal Revenue Service Determination Letter or other evidence confirming its current charitable, tax-exempt status.
  
• Meet the Submission Deadline: Your completed 2023 Submission Package is due no later than Thursday, November 3, 2022 by 5:00 PM PST.